Future and sustainability of enterprise infrastructure in the era of GenAI

The explosion of data in recent years has led companies to think critically about the sustainability and adaptability of their data infrastructures. He reports “Modern Data Infrastructure Dynamics” by Hitachi Vantara highlights a reality in which organizations find themselves inundated with ever-increasing amounts of data, prompting leaders to consider significant investments in resilient and secure data storage solutionsmainly integrated with the hybrid cloud. Also according to the report, companies expect that by 2025 they will have to manage double the data compared to today, reaching volumes of up to 65 petabytes. This growth not only increases the complexity of the necessary infrastructure, but also raises important questions of energy sustainability and resource efficiency. Sustainability becomes an imperative for every modern data infrastructure. Companies are called to reduce their energy footprint and adopt more eco-sustainable practices, with 73% of leaders expecting data solution providers to actively contribute to environmental sustainability.

From the “Modern Data Infrastructure Dynamics” research analysis, security remains a top priority, with 69% of decision makers are concerned about the ability of their infrastructures to promptly detect and combat any data breaches. Additionally, the ransomware threat continues to evolve, with extortion schemes requiring increasingly robust resilience and data recovery capabilities. The cloud is configured as part of the solution and not a panacea, modern data infrastructures must necessarily be flexible, scalable and capable of operating effectively in hybrid environments. This implies a more complex but necessary management to support digital transformation in a sustainable and safe way.

Hitachi Vantara wants to emerge as a key partner in providing the infrastructure needed to navigate this new data era. With solutions like Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform One, the company supports organizations in optimizing performance and managing data security, while ensuring that infrastructures are designed with sustainability in mind. The company recently announced significant growth in its storage business in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, marking a 27% increase in product revenue compared to the same period last year and exceeding the market’s compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.31%. The growth was particularly notable in EMEA, with a 26% quarter-on-quarter and 75% year-on-year increase in revenue. A key role in this success was played by Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One), launched in April. This cutting-edge solution has revolutionized infrastructure management for mission-critical applications, focusing on data availability and resilience, as well as risk mitigation

“Companies have long recognized the importance of future-proofing their infrastructure, but the rapid growth of GenAI has made this need even more urgent. With the exponential increase in data expected in the coming years, it is essential that companies have reliable partners to address the challenges of managing complex data environments. At Hitachi Vantara, we are proud to stand by our customers, offering advanced solutions such as Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform One, which has already proven to simplify and optimize infrastructures for mission-critical applications, ensuring resilience, availability and risk mitigation . Our results in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 demonstrate our commitment and success in supporting our customers on this digital transformation journey” – declared Salvatore Turchetti, Country Manager and General Manager Hitachi Vantara Italia.